Japan’s Yakult U.S.A. is Coming to Right to Work Georgia

Yakult U.S.A. is establishing a new location soon in Right to Work Bartow County, Georgia. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a total of $305 million toward the project. This will also create 90 new jobs!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Yakult was created in Japan in 1935 and has more than 80 years of history. Today, the product is sold in 40 countries, including at major retailers in the United States. […] The State of Georgia meets our business needs in terms of the climate for our production, the logistics for the product distribution, and the positive support from the state and the county. We believe that the new facility will be the main supplier for eastern and central U.S. markets. We are pleased that we will provide more opportunities for our customers in the U.S. with the opening of this new location.†[…]

“We could not choose a better opportunity to celebrate 50 years of continuous representation in Japan than by adding Yakult to our business community. […] Georgia’s international offices act as a bridge connecting Georgia to strategic markets to facilitate trade, investment, and tourism opportunities. This news is another example of how the partnerships built by the Japan Office have contributed to job creation in Georgia’s manufacturing, food processing, and automotive industries across the state.†[…]

“This investment by Yakult U.S.A. in metro Atlanta and Bartow County will contribute to the growth and diversity of our region. We welcome the quality jobs they provide that will help nurture a healthy, thriving community. […] Japanese companies have long been important players in metro Atlanta, and we are grateful for the company’s commitment to our region. Congratulations to the team at Yakult U.S.A. and all of the organizations that supported this decision.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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